{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:46:01+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 219,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Huawei nova 16 SE",
            "slug": "huawei-nova-16-se",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-16-se/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-12-2026-11_13_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 127999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-12T06:19:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 86.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 80.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 5, 2026 — China",
                    "Dimensions": "Not officially confirmed",
                    "Weight": "229 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 (reported)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.84 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1276 × 2776 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported)",
                    "Protection": "Kunlun Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores",
                    "GPU": "Huawei Maleoon",
                    "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 6.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K@30fps, reported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "66W fast charging, reported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-10_54_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-04T06:04:37+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 72.5,
                "overall": 95.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 × 77.8 × 7.9 mm (Black) / 8.3 mm (Denim Blue)",
                    "Weight": "218g (Black), 220g (Denim Blue)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust and Water Resistance Water resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2608 × 1200 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors 120Hz HDR10+ Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "POCO Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "2× Prime cores up to 4.6GHz 6× Performance cores up to 3.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (HyperOS 3)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD Card Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera, OIS 50MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS, 5x Optical Zoom 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR Panorama Super Macro Motion Tracking Focus Pro Mode Supermoon Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera HDR Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 30fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 1920fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion Battery Non-removable 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired HyperCharge 50W Wireless HyperCharge 22.5W Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor AI Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra",
        "margin": 14.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 55,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 86.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 72.5
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 92,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra charges 34W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Huawei nova 16 SE can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra at PKR 219,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 92,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra a 6500 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}